42.16 USD
+0.96 (+2.33%)
PZZA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PZZA while its profitability can be described as average. PZZA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PZZA was profitable.
In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
PZZA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PZZA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PZZA has a better Return On Assets (4.23%) than 61.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.12%, PZZA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.10%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.23% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 15.12% |
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
1.3 Margins
PZZA has a Profit Margin (1.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
PZZA has a Operating Margin of 5.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
PZZA has a Gross Margin of 26.62%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.79% | ||
| GM | 26.62% |
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PZZA is creating value.
PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PZZA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.69. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PZZA (3.69) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
PZZA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.68. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PZZA would need 9.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PZZA has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC7.6%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.87, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.21% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PZZA's Quick ratio of 0.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 43.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.35%.
PZZA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.64%.
Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PZZA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.87% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.05%
EPS Next 2Y-2.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.51, PZZA is valued on the expensive side.
PZZA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, PZZA is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.84, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PZZA.
78.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PZZA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.65
EPS Next 2Y-2.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.40. PZZA pays more dividend than 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PZZA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
163.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y-2.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%
NASDAQ:PZZA (11/26/2025, 2:36:53 PM)
42.16
+0.96 (+2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.39%
Inst Owner Change0.69%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.2%
Market Cap1.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.91
Price Target50.04 (18.69%)
Short Float %8.66%
Short Ratio1.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.73%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.57%
PT rev (1m)-5.98%
PT rev (3m)2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.81 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.84 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY4.08%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY5.31%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY5.73%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY11.35%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.65
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.23% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 19.69% | ||
| ROIC | 15.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.57% | ||
| OM | 5.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.79% | ||
| GM | 26.62% | ||
| FCFM | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 212.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
F-Score6
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC1.99
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
EPS Next Y-25.05%
EPS Next 2Y-2.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year43.01%
EBIT Next 3Y17.52%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-9.22%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-6.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PZZA.
What is the valuation status of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PZZA stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 24.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -3.15.
How financially healthy is PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC?
The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 3 / 10.